Immigration Lawyer – Senior Associate or Junior Partner (Track to Partnership)

Location: Hamilton (Hybrid)

Experience: Significant experience in Canadian and U.S. immigration law required

About the Role

We are seeking a high-caliber Immigration Lawyer with deep expertise in Canadian and U.S. business immigration, permanent residency applications, and cross-border mobility. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a thriving practice with a clear path to partnership. Depending on timing, experience, and whether a candidate brings a book of business, entry may be as a Junior Partner or on a structured succession track toward partnership.

This role is ideal for a lawyer who is intellectually rigorous, strategically minded, and driven by results. You will work closely with a Senior Partner, manage high-value client files, and play a key role in growing the firm’s immigration practice. Candidates should be ready to integrate quickly, with a target timeline for client engagement in March.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with the Senior Partner and Immigration Department on complex client matters, gaining mentorship and hands-on experience
• Manage business immigration matters, including permanent residency applications, high volume of work visas, and corporate immigration compliance for Canadian and U.S. clients
• Provide strategic guidance on cross-border mobility and ensure clients remain fully compliant with international trade and immigration regulations
• Take ownership of client relationships and contribute proactively to expanding the firm’s immigration practice
• Demonstrate initiative, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to grow your personal book of business in alignment with firm goals

Requirements

• Proven expertise in Canadian and U.S. immigration law, with a focus on business and corporate matters
• Solid understanding of permanent residency applications, work permits, and corporate immigration compliance
• Strong client management skills and the ability to handle a high-volume, complex caseload
• Old-school work ethic: disciplined, resilient, and committed to excellence
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with a clear focus on long-term growth, succession, and partnership development

Compensation

• Competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications; assessment of current book of business
• Performance-based bonus structure with aggressive incentives for exceeding targets

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a legal position. It is an opportunity to join a growing, high-performing practice where your skills, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit will directly shape your career. You will gain unparalleled mentorship, lead significant client matters, and build a legacy in a firm committed to excellence, integrity, and growth.